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From period scooping to menstrual masking: the strange science of viral period hacks

Period scooping sounds like something you would only hear in a biology lab, not while doom-scrolling TikTok. Yet earlier this year, videos claiming you can “scoop out” your period to avoid the mess and shorten the whole thing racked up millions of views. Some people were pushing in the shower…

The Conversation · Mar 10

Gamblers can now bet on the outcome of wars – and that’s a problem

The growing threat of conflict in the Middle East last week prompted a flood of activity in a little-known area of betting: prediction markets in which users can bet on a particular military action.

The Conversation · Mar 10

Merlin Crossley appointed Chair of The Conversation Media Group

Professor Merlin Crossley AM has been appointed chair of The Conversation Media Group Board. Professor Crossley is a molecular biologist and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) Academic Quality at UNSW Sydney, having previously served as DVC Education, and as Dean of Science.

The Conversation · Mar 10

Is legal uncertainty softly killing remote-work innovation?

As France debates the “end of the golden age of remote work”, both workers and employers face growing confusion: are today’s working from home practices really compatible with emerging work habits in in the public and private employment sectors — and more importantly, with the law?

The Conversation · Mar 4

Why do leaders go to war when it could damage their own people too?

Why do people start wars even though it hurts their country too – and they might lose?

The Conversation · Mar 3

Professor Paul Boyle appointed Chair of The Conversation UK

The Conversation UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Paul Boyle, Vice-Chancellor of Swansea University, as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees.

The Conversation · Mar 2

Satellite images show how Antarctica’s vanishing sea ice is changing the food chain

Melting ice is an emblem of climate change. For sea ice, the Arctic has been grabbing most of the headlines for its truly alarming rate of decline. But recently Antarctica has followed suit.

The Conversation · Mar 2

Liberals’ former immigration spokesman Paul Scarr crosses floor to support Hanson Muslim censure

Paul Scarr, dumped as opposition immigration spokesman by Angus Taylor, has crossed the floor to vote with Labor to censure Pauline Hanson over her comments about Muslims.

The Conversation · Mar 2

Bipartisan support for US attack on Iran, but Greens say it is ‘abhorrent’

The Albanese government has backed the American strike on Iran, while confirming Australia was not given prior warning.

The Conversation · Mar 1

Despite massive US attack and death of ayatollah, regime change in Iran is unlikely

After the largest buildup of U.S. warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades, American and Israeli military forces launched a massive assault on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026.

The Conversation · Feb 28